tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12644070820667782342017-07-13T14:54:09.787-04:00The Hair JeanieAll things HAIR!!The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125TheHairJeaniehttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-50857305577916205832017-07-13T14:47:00.003-04:002017-07-13T14:54:09.820-04:00Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm and Davy Crockett Mini Golf Gatlinburg, TennesseeOur next two stops on our family adventure were something the kids had been asking to do since we passed them on our way into Gatlinburg, the Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm and Davy Crockett Mini Golf attractions!! If you missed my review of the Aquarium of the Smokies click<a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/ripleys-aquarium-of-smokies-and.html"> here</a>, and the Guinness World Records and 5D Moving Theater click<a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/guinness-world-records-adventure.html"> here</a>! Let us check out Old MacDonald's Farm first!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0c5i5HIFSU/WWe7_-YkGNI/AAAAAAAAApg/H3EppXtofRAEzfHqKjrHS2CceOHf-BP4QCLcBGAs/s1600/golf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C0c5i5HIFSU/WWe7_-YkGNI/AAAAAAAAApg/H3EppXtofRAEzfHqKjrHS2CceOHf-BP4QCLcBGAs/s320/golf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SUUixxzLmKg/WWe8AGXHnpI/AAAAAAAAApk/mgUExBtEw-oSCZ3hr8DtLUiB0nKE0GFlwCLcBGAs/s1600/golf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SUUixxzLmKg/WWe8AGXHnpI/AAAAAAAAApk/mgUExBtEw-oSCZ3hr8DtLUiB0nKE0GFlwCLcBGAs/s320/golf2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/mini-golf/">website</a> says:</div><ul class="g1-grid" style="background: rgb(0, 195, 207); border-color: rgb(5, 241, 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; color: #232323; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.31em; list-style: none; margin: 0px; min-height: 1px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 968px;"><li class="g1-column g1-one-half g1-valign-top" style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(5, 241, 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; display: inline-block; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; min-height: 1px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 470px;"><div style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(5, 241, 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="g1-dropcap g1-dropcap--simple " id="g1-dropcap-2" style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(5 , 241 , 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; color: #ffb100; display: block; float: left; font-family: &quot;ginregular&quot;; font-size: 54px; height: 3.2em; line-height: 54px; margin: 0px 0.25em 0px 0px; max-height: 68px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.6) 2px 1px 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(5, 241, 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">W</span></span><strong style="background: transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ith 54 holes of “down on the farm” family fun</strong>, this mini-golf course features animated barnyard characters, water features, and interactive elements at every turn. We’re just outside of Gatlinburg, in nearby Sevierville.&nbsp;</div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kids enjoyed all of the fun animals all around the course! You can choose what level of course you want to do, and even the easiest has some difficult holes. We had such a blast keeping score and having a friendly competition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RM_jOPYgyvI/WWe8AF375pI/AAAAAAAAAps/0_Z7AZ2n4BEtjY3D1nThXJta6KSTj6sBQCLcBGAs/s1600/golf3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RM_jOPYgyvI/WWe8AF375pI/AAAAAAAAAps/0_Z7AZ2n4BEtjY3D1nThXJta6KSTj6sBQCLcBGAs/s320/golf3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuMySjNcfnE/WWe8Aii4sNI/AAAAAAAAApo/vDqsbqmHt_EBwL2MvW8T2nU8H7Pfsk_0wCLcBGAs/s1600/golf4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="346" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuMySjNcfnE/WWe8Aii4sNI/AAAAAAAAApo/vDqsbqmHt_EBwL2MvW8T2nU8H7Pfsk_0wCLcBGAs/s320/golf4.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKwb3uXR-UQ/WWe8A-A3CUI/AAAAAAAAApw/iurhHvsQ9T0K0xyr-La0Ry26tKxzXkFfACLcBGAs/s1600/golf5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CKwb3uXR-UQ/WWe8A-A3CUI/AAAAAAAAApw/iurhHvsQ9T0K0xyr-La0Ry26tKxzXkFfACLcBGAs/s320/golf5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8EwArm6Xhw/WWe8BxtE9sI/AAAAAAAAAp4/Lwb28ShQDG4EBzorYGfAbcnbMrG8vzaHwCLcBGAs/s1600/golf8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8EwArm6Xhw/WWe8BxtE9sI/AAAAAAAAAp4/Lwb28ShQDG4EBzorYGfAbcnbMrG8vzaHwCLcBGAs/s320/golf8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZsCBENFVPw/WWe8Bt9cr5I/AAAAAAAAAqA/1d29y97xNnocrtUIPxbqyiPT1Z2-KQD1gCLcBGAs/s1600/golf7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZsCBENFVPw/WWe8Bt9cr5I/AAAAAAAAAqA/1d29y97xNnocrtUIPxbqyiPT1Z2-KQD1gCLcBGAs/s320/golf7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y9U37a4Gl4g/WWe8BEzn3gI/AAAAAAAAAp0/_thjsW_d_r44gw_24TQ1Jxcc0Y5W1tbgQCLcBGAs/s1600/golf6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y9U37a4Gl4g/WWe8BEzn3gI/AAAAAAAAAp0/_thjsW_d_r44gw_24TQ1Jxcc0Y5W1tbgQCLcBGAs/s320/golf6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also have an arcade for when it gets too hot, score!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xhKziUj_9eI/WWe8CPlKUZI/AAAAAAAAAp8/KJcpbHcKgi8M_ilouovJK7DEuFFfQNH1ACLcBGAs/s1600/golf9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xhKziUj_9eI/WWe8CPlKUZI/AAAAAAAAAp8/KJcpbHcKgi8M_ilouovJK7DEuFFfQNH1ACLcBGAs/s320/golf9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On a separate day we decided to visit the Davy Crockett Mini Golf course. This was the one we noticed on our arrival into Gatlinburg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X60HFVaRmaw/WWe-XbUb46I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/gsiLXM_fcL8MWkKj2RBI00DFTl3ufQJxwCLcBGAs/s1600/davy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="346" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X60HFVaRmaw/WWe-XbUb46I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/gsiLXM_fcL8MWkKj2RBI00DFTl3ufQJxwCLcBGAs/s320/davy4.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/mini-golf/">website</a> says:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="g1-dropcap g1-dropcap--simple " id="g1-dropcap-1" style="background: rgb(0 , 195 , 207); border-color: rgb(5 , 241 , 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; color: #ffb100; display: block; float: left; font-family: &quot;ginregular&quot;; font-size: 54px; height: 3.2em; line-height: 54px; margin: 0px 0.25em 0px 0px; max-height: 68px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.6) 2px 1px 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(5, 241, 255); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">W</span></span><strong style="background: rgb(0, 195, 207); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; color: #232323; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ith the Great Smoky Mountains</strong><span style="background-color: #00c3cf; color: #232323; font-family: &quot;open sans&quot;; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;as the backdrop, this fun-themed course replicates the “old days” when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed “them thar hills”. Family and friends will enjoy spending a day with Ripley’s.</span></div><br /><br />We enjoyed all of the animals and characters all throughout the course. As with the Old MacDonald's course, you can choose which course you take, and even the easiest has challenging holes. This was a fun experience as a family! Be sure to wear your sunscreen, I nursed a minor sunburn after not realizing I hadn't slathered myself before! The hubby and kids wore some and were just fine!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--GXOzJ5qUDk/WWe-XBNjNqI/AAAAAAAAAqM/GYyruhdXthEUWkp4mIn6y8SVhQqtNujGwCLcBGAs/s1600/davy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--GXOzJ5qUDk/WWe-XBNjNqI/AAAAAAAAAqM/GYyruhdXthEUWkp4mIn6y8SVhQqtNujGwCLcBGAs/s320/davy2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJM_LRBwXFk/WWe-WxS19YI/AAAAAAAAAqI/_-XO9AiXx6454IoxuVFCS8E_pGssB_dkQCLcBGAs/s1600/davy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJM_LRBwXFk/WWe-WxS19YI/AAAAAAAAAqI/_-XO9AiXx6454IoxuVFCS8E_pGssB_dkQCLcBGAs/s320/davy3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5yDxLd0WlF8/WWe-X5Xo4rI/AAAAAAAAAqY/jWMxMIScigsWUfc0tLcepd--H868PaifACLcBGAs/s1600/davy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5yDxLd0WlF8/WWe-X5Xo4rI/AAAAAAAAAqY/jWMxMIScigsWUfc0tLcepd--H868PaifACLcBGAs/s320/davy5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uC0NIDxmTN4/WWe-W_bDHuI/AAAAAAAAAqU/LOiA2Trt46cs9MHR0VqwTFpaA7BaxXUmQCLcBGAs/s1600/davy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uC0NIDxmTN4/WWe-W_bDHuI/AAAAAAAAAqU/LOiA2Trt46cs9MHR0VqwTFpaA7BaxXUmQCLcBGAs/s320/davy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUuzemYCuJ8/WWe-Yex89nI/AAAAAAAAAqc/-FqoizIW9kAkvIoHv1qF61E0fXY-CePGQCLcBGAs/s1600/davy6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUuzemYCuJ8/WWe-Yex89nI/AAAAAAAAAqc/-FqoizIW9kAkvIoHv1qF61E0fXY-CePGQCLcBGAs/s320/davy6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These both were your typical Mini Golf experiences, just with fun Farm and Country themes!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, and they both offered free games if you made it into the right hole on the last hole. My hubby actually won a free game! Both kids agreed that the Davy Crockett course was their favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I received tickets in exchange for a review, all of the opinions and experiences are true and all mine! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/91oXm7-QLBw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/ripleys-old-macdonalds-farm-and-davy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-53772649637614114632017-07-13T13:57:00.001-04:002017-07-13T14:10:48.104-04:00Guinness World Records Adventure and Ripley's Moving Theater 5D Gatlinburg Tennessee ReviewOur next stop on our fun family trip was the Guinness World Records Adventure in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! If you haven't seen the review of the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, click <a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/ripleys-aquarium-of-smokies-and.html">here</a>! My kids were so excited to try and attempt to break some records! They are open 365 days a year and have 100's of exhibits as well as over 20 interactive games and challenges. This was a fun way to burn off some extra energy for the kids, and my husband and I really enjoyed competing with each other on some of the games! In the beginning you create an avatar and it is linked to a special bracelet you wear and scan at each of the games and exhibits. Ours did not always work, but when it did it kept track of our record and score.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gw8HnOs3swY/WWeyijcDbvI/AAAAAAAAAos/5LV9BMC6y1YXor1iGW0egEvSb1BDx5mlwCLcBGAs/s1600/records2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gw8HnOs3swY/WWeyijcDbvI/AAAAAAAAAos/5LV9BMC6y1YXor1iGW0egEvSb1BDx5mlwCLcBGAs/s320/records2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gwyISa11q5M/WWeyi4aTXvI/AAAAAAAAAo0/GA7BPtOn2EoxB69G6aUZidY4w6fgKh-IwCLcBGAs/s1600/records.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="1177" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gwyISa11q5M/WWeyi4aTXvI/AAAAAAAAAo0/GA7BPtOn2EoxB69G6aUZidY4w6fgKh-IwCLcBGAs/s320/records.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some of our family's favorites:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My 8 year old daughter loved the Most Hula Hoops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4uikwqIPwN8/WWeyjM0dNAI/AAAAAAAAAo4/TOkzUfrdw9EHya2yHF5IBjhUkDEomzMDwCLcBGAs/s1600/records4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4uikwqIPwN8/WWeyjM0dNAI/AAAAAAAAAo4/TOkzUfrdw9EHya2yHF5IBjhUkDEomzMDwCLcBGAs/s320/records4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My 7 year old son loved the Lumberjack challenge and PacMan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2VnnmaqoXOo/WWeykNn4PJI/AAAAAAAAApA/juEs5wOF_1MpdFHm--lA7JkHocAmp2kzACLcBGAs/s1600/records6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2VnnmaqoXOo/WWeykNn4PJI/AAAAAAAAApA/juEs5wOF_1MpdFHm--lA7JkHocAmp2kzACLcBGAs/s320/records6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8_sfzW-fQj4/WWeyiuNII6I/AAAAAAAAAow/GKW07uRPQKM8reGagaqX7ZIhpUeOmT_HgCLcBGAs/s1600/records3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8_sfzW-fQj4/WWeyiuNII6I/AAAAAAAAAow/GKW07uRPQKM8reGagaqX7ZIhpUeOmT_HgCLcBGAs/s320/records3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My husband and I enjoyed some of the "old school" challenges like the football "kick." And we both loved the PacMan as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MjOep68VmbM/WWeyji2z_LI/AAAAAAAAAo8/lhZLyAxqDY0jb0laZWzbhzCyeH7vyiXHQCLcBGAs/s1600/records5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="346" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MjOep68VmbM/WWeyji2z_LI/AAAAAAAAAo8/lhZLyAxqDY0jb0laZWzbhzCyeH7vyiXHQCLcBGAs/s320/records5.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't think this attraction would take a full day, an hour or 2 at the most, but we all loved getting out of the heat and getting some energy out! And as a mom to 2 rambunctious kids, that was a great bonus!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Because it only took us about an hour and a half to go through this attraction, we decided to visit the Ripleys Moving Theater 5D the same day.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EEe8HLAo28k/WWe2P5yhqhI/AAAAAAAAApE/6s0WYCi8ppAbO7t3vqmxWaHPzjYWky5XwCLcBGAs/s1600/movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="346" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EEe8HLAo28k/WWe2P5yhqhI/AAAAAAAAApE/6s0WYCi8ppAbO7t3vqmxWaHPzjYWky5XwCLcBGAs/s320/movie.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We watched two short movies, lasting about 4-7 minutes&nbsp;each, in moving seats. It was like one of those ride simulators where you get strapped in and the seats move. The movies were a &nbsp;Roadrunner and Wiley Coyote film, which was very jerky and both kids agreed it was not their favorite, and an Angry Birds film which the whole family enjoyed. The Angry Birds film and ride were way smoother and the kids enjoyed the "story" a lot more. It was a fun and quick break from walking in the heat in Gatlinburg. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I received tickets in exchange for a review, all of the thoughts and opinions are all my own and completely true!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/Mc6x1pLsyeI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/guinness-world-records-adventure.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-65379495483652457472017-07-13T13:26:00.000-04:002017-07-13T13:58:07.971-04:00Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Attractions ReviewMy husband, 2 children, and I all went on an amazing vacation a few months ago to North Carolina and Tennessee. As a family who normally vacations in Orlando/DisneyWorld, we wanted to do something a little different this year. Not that there is anything wrong with DisneyWorld, we just wanted a different type of adventure this time! And boy did we get it!! We decided to do nature trails and state parks, and they did not disappoint, we even got to see a momma bear with her two baby bears foraging for food, something you do NOT get to see where we live in Florida! Along with the nature trails we wanted to do some things the kids would enjoy, so when we got the chance to work with Ripley's Attractions Tennessee we decided to visit the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies as well as some of their other attractions. I will break each one down for you in separate posts and let you know what we all thought, including my 8 and 7 year old!<br /><br />First stop: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8HihQyvljSI/WWen8YwaqQI/AAAAAAAAAng/4UPoiWPtcAECfdXvJKMMdymH8WP1_CMdwCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8HihQyvljSI/WWen8YwaqQI/AAAAAAAAAng/4UPoiWPtcAECfdXvJKMMdymH8WP1_CMdwCLcBGAs/s320/ripley%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This aquarium is such a fun break from the heat! There was so much to do inside, some included in your ticket and some you had to purchase separately. One of those things was the Glass Bottom Boat ride which takes you over the Shark Lagoon. We opted not to do this, but here is a look at a picture I snapped of it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g367MqorakY/WWen9zAXRUI/AAAAAAAAAn0/PowpA4SwXcAB7Q9muS5MMFX5cEltQSIKQCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley6%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g367MqorakY/WWen9zAXRUI/AAAAAAAAAn0/PowpA4SwXcAB7Q9muS5MMFX5cEltQSIKQCLcBGAs/s320/ripley6%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the things my kids loved was the Create a Jelly kiosk next to the Touch a Jellyfish area. They were too timid to touch one, but enjoyed creating their own digital one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i8-ia8muGxk/WWeoHJsm4sI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/WTOVWeFELwcw_-lBgtwPCHsAcpGm0vWwgCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i8-ia8muGxk/WWeoHJsm4sI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/WTOVWeFELwcw_-lBgtwPCHsAcpGm0vWwgCLcBGAs/s320/ripley12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--0VKRpsBjcY/WWeoHPCErfI/AAAAAAAAAoE/WjCNYFxTvsY3HJite9U9Qx__OKkzkFTRgCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--0VKRpsBjcY/WWeoHPCErfI/AAAAAAAAAoE/WjCNYFxTvsY3HJite9U9Qx__OKkzkFTRgCLcBGAs/s320/ripley11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They did work up the courage to touch the Horseshoe Crabs and loved it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CftEV2w89GM/WWen-R-2rDI/AAAAAAAAAoA/Cdfei5P9cncXjh-Ah1-XtCqpORyIRcOfwCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley8%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CftEV2w89GM/WWen-R-2rDI/AAAAAAAAAoA/Cdfei5P9cncXjh-Ah1-XtCqpORyIRcOfwCLcBGAs/s320/ripley8%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another favorite was the Penguin Play area. You are able to get up close to see them, and even go through a glass tunnel and poke your head up through the actual exhibit so that you feel like you are right in there with them! There is also a little penguin nursery area which was neat to see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pyOJQgbCzhE/WWeoHnZ8O2I/AAAAAAAAAoM/8sQaeQIj_JoDOTqXw8j3SnBchvUPr-JOwCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pyOJQgbCzhE/WWeoHnZ8O2I/AAAAAAAAAoM/8sQaeQIj_JoDOTqXw8j3SnBchvUPr-JOwCLcBGAs/s320/ripley15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ugdKbqZlU_M/WWenzWEaY_I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/HWa4EW3oJZE2vjWRFIB_s5jufGFccFgOgCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley16%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ugdKbqZlU_M/WWenzWEaY_I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/HWa4EW3oJZE2vjWRFIB_s5jufGFccFgOgCLcBGAs/s320/ripley16%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Along with all of the extras, even a giant playground, there are tons of amazing tanks with different sea creatures! Even a Shark Lagoon that gets you up close to these majestic and kind of terrifying creatures!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nU-HaKxHwko/WWen8dcmcUI/AAAAAAAAAnk/6LO3UldMnto5domTGqzSMfE6Mqj7KSy9gCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley2%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nU-HaKxHwko/WWen8dcmcUI/AAAAAAAAAnk/6LO3UldMnto5domTGqzSMfE6Mqj7KSy9gCLcBGAs/s320/ripley2%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lI0K1pZs2To/WWen86pVxXI/AAAAAAAAAnw/HGVvYdGNx3Q6335oOxAuSYtHThEb11bFgCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley3%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lI0K1pZs2To/WWen86pVxXI/AAAAAAAAAnw/HGVvYdGNx3Q6335oOxAuSYtHThEb11bFgCLcBGAs/s320/ripley3%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was also a snack bar as well as a gift shop, which had quite reasonably priced items!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xScar9RcVOw/WWenzxWGaLI/AAAAAAAAAnY/OnZnXzyRUuYzm8thHqHmg_iJrNBJEJPHACLcBGAs/s1600/ripleys14%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xScar9RcVOw/WWenzxWGaLI/AAAAAAAAAnY/OnZnXzyRUuYzm8thHqHmg_iJrNBJEJPHACLcBGAs/s320/ripleys14%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WomhjQn6gfI/WWenzv0Iw8I/AAAAAAAAAnU/_Aje0szjsp8NOzKBGFixwNxpqU1SgVwXgCLcBGAs/s1600/ripley18%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1090" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WomhjQn6gfI/WWenzv0Iw8I/AAAAAAAAAnU/_Aje0szjsp8NOzKBGFixwNxpqU1SgVwXgCLcBGAs/s320/ripley18%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall this was a great way to see some beautiful creatures and keep everyone in our family entertained and happy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I received tickets in exchange for a review, all of the thoughts and opinions are all my own and completely true!!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/bskmQ3nZI9Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/ripleys-aquarium-of-smokies-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-4543687083544158412017-07-13T12:11:00.000-04:002017-07-13T12:11:02.641-04:00ShopPinkBlush.com Maxi Dresses ReviewI had a very special convention over the weekend, and I wanted to look stylish, pulled together, and still be comfortable. So, when I had the opportunity to work with ShopPinkBlush.com I jumped at the chance! This <a href="http://www.shoppinkblush.com/default.aspx">trendy online boutique</a> offers clothing for women of all shapes and sizes, as well as those expecting. As a plus sized women, it can often be hard to find a maxi dress that is flattering as well as long enough for my 5' 9" height. I decided to test out 2 of their maxi dresses to see if they would meet my basic needs, while still being stylish.<br /><br />My first choice was this<a href="http://www.shoppinkblush.com/p-14941-pink-floral-draped-maternitynursing-maxi-dress.aspx?DepartmentID=2"> Pink Floral Draped Maxi Dress</a>. I got it in an XL in the Women's section of the website. In the description it is described as a maternity dress, but I didn't realize this until after I got it. It could work as a maternity dress, but it definitely does not look like I was wearing one, like when the front is longer than back. I loved the length on this dress and how it cinched in around the smallest part of my waist. The fabric was soft and comfortable and wrinkle free, which was great since I would be sitting for a major portion of the day. The pink in this dress is so bright and vibrant, something that the website's picture didn't truly do justice to. I received many compliments on the day I wore this dress!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEl_dYp-1C0/WWeSFD3Fz7I/AAAAAAAAAmY/KztYAyqxYNs3VYUuZZQVBuTdiklNWUzwgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170709_131839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="292" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vEl_dYp-1C0/WWeSFD3Fz7I/AAAAAAAAAmY/KztYAyqxYNs3VYUuZZQVBuTdiklNWUzwgCLcBGAs/s320/20170709_131839.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cr8aAoavBPI/WWeSL3VOjMI/AAAAAAAAAmg/eRwx78qNIvo0FHTXLCgQ_uYakzbluQxowCLcBGAs/s1600/pinkblush7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="460" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cr8aAoavBPI/WWeSL3VOjMI/AAAAAAAAAmg/eRwx78qNIvo0FHTXLCgQ_uYakzbluQxowCLcBGAs/s320/pinkblush7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9yGI27olyug/WWeSL9qzhPI/AAAAAAAAAmc/u4mcptVZxQct1tDDYIHSLxFEw52bWuv1ACLcBGAs/s1600/pinkblush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="460" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9yGI27olyug/WWeSL9qzhPI/AAAAAAAAAmc/u4mcptVZxQct1tDDYIHSLxFEw52bWuv1ACLcBGAs/s320/pinkblush.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My next choice was this teal and dark blue short sleeved maxi. I got a large in this style because it seemed a little more flowy through the waist and not as snug as the pink maxi, and it worked perfectly for me. This dress was so comfortable! The material was a little heavier than the first dress, but it was still completely doable, even in this 90+ degree Florida heat! I opted for short sleeves on this one, and I love how flattering they are on my broad arms. I managed to stay cool, comfortable, and still look stylish. This dress also was wrinkle free! This dress was a tad longer than the other, but still perfect for me while wearing flat sandals, but if you are a little shorter than me you will probably have to wear some sort of heel of wedge with this one. I got a lot of compliments on this one too! I think the contrast of the bright teal flowers against the dark blue background was stunning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-egeb05nOtw4/WWeWC_mzaAI/AAAAAAAAAmk/ny4S4Six9bYnQKvNqb4YFS6RoqItvWTwgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170708_172251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="294" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-egeb05nOtw4/WWeWC_mzaAI/AAAAAAAAAmk/ny4S4Six9bYnQKvNqb4YFS6RoqItvWTwgCLcBGAs/s320/20170708_172251.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2c9oOrM7XyU/WWeWC-MvX1I/AAAAAAAAAmo/6_CztI0acFkZQBFXDxxR8Mf7Oq3BzfrMgCLcBGAs/s1600/20170708_172242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="391" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2c9oOrM7XyU/WWeWC-MvX1I/AAAAAAAAAmo/6_CztI0acFkZQBFXDxxR8Mf7Oq3BzfrMgCLcBGAs/s320/20170708_172242.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TNxgXtgGeSs/WWeWCzp7G1I/AAAAAAAAAms/1EPiqVjIQ1sY1pwU6_3xiaq-Hc5q6p_IQCLcBGAs/s1600/20170708_172259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="271" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TNxgXtgGeSs/WWeWCzp7G1I/AAAAAAAAAms/1EPiqVjIQ1sY1pwU6_3xiaq-Hc5q6p_IQCLcBGAs/s320/20170708_172259.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Both of these dresses feel like great quality pieces that I know I will get tons of use out of! So there you have it, my opinion of the 2 maxi dresses I tried out from ShopPinkBlush.com! Although I was sent these dresses for review, all of the thoughts and opinions are 100% mine and true! I will be doing a maxi dress try on haul on my Youtube channel soon, so look out for that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/hJ57HAO4Sp4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/07/shoppinkblushcom-maxi-dresses-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-15470736681554060772017-04-06T12:47:00.000-04:002017-04-06T12:54:47.336-04:00LEGOLAND Orlando Fun and Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NfMG_Hxs5Ao/WOZuU-ELPRI/AAAAAAAAAlI/S1D0rXHLzmEga8rg3qbX5OckghVrAQq2wCLcB/s1600/20161120_103155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NfMG_Hxs5Ao/WOZuU-ELPRI/AAAAAAAAAlI/S1D0rXHLzmEga8rg3qbX5OckghVrAQq2wCLcB/s320/20161120_103155.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As part of our "Family Anniversary" this year, we decided to take the kids to LEGOLAND. My 6 year old son is pretty much obsessed with all forms of Legos, so this was a no brainier. My 8 year old daughter likes them as well, so we knew this would be a hit. We stayed at the LegoLand Hotel the night previous to our park visit, keep an eye out for my complete review of the resort soon, so we were able to get in early to the park and walk directly from our room to the park entrance. The amount of Lego sculptures throughout the park is astounding, and my kids couldn't get enough! In fact, they asked for a picture next to almost every sculpture we passed, so be ready to take lots of pictures. Miniland USA was filled with cities and famous buildings made out of, you guessed it, Legos! They also had some pretty awesome Star Wars scenes and characters as well. This was a family favorite, as we are definitely Star Wars fans.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTAOPv2-Z-E/WOZuyM7t7WI/AAAAAAAAAlM/27NRa9CxtCEkeo1LlnuurxRo7el6tivyACLcB/s1600/20161121_092432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTAOPv2-Z-E/WOZuyM7t7WI/AAAAAAAAAlM/27NRa9CxtCEkeo1LlnuurxRo7el6tivyACLcB/s320/20161121_092432.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sMZUsue4PSE/WOZtFksj9II/AAAAAAAAAlE/WGBfWMu-BFgxi_K25EjJCCSL6FKz8IfVACEw/s1600/20161121_094135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sMZUsue4PSE/WOZtFksj9II/AAAAAAAAAlE/WGBfWMu-BFgxi_K25EjJCCSL6FKz8IfVACEw/s320/20161121_094135.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iXn-0ZZMcao/WOZs4SeUghI/AAAAAAAAAlE/DQvqQAJsSRwNW0h_HjCTxljzjqS5p90BQCEw/s1600/20161121_093815%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iXn-0ZZMcao/WOZs4SeUghI/AAAAAAAAAlE/DQvqQAJsSRwNW0h_HjCTxljzjqS5p90BQCEw/s320/20161121_093815%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D2l_AUBYWjU/WOZs4grqrDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/wbI1d3Fmo_I5znEGjxUcEObUEh8qzlMLQCEw/s1600/20161121_093858%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D2l_AUBYWjU/WOZs4grqrDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/wbI1d3Fmo_I5znEGjxUcEObUEh8qzlMLQCEw/s320/20161121_093858%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UxSW5a0xt8o/WOZs_P0XUbI/AAAAAAAAAlE/VpyLVDM-D1ks7S4p7sRyq82vQ3wcrqvgwCEw/s1600/20161121_093915%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UxSW5a0xt8o/WOZs_P0XUbI/AAAAAAAAAlE/VpyLVDM-D1ks7S4p7sRyq82vQ3wcrqvgwCEw/s320/20161121_093915%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3vfpeuUHyNA/WOZw8hbIHZI/AAAAAAAAAlg/xDPl2x1BMkk2ukpNenFd3Ffnz9zvk27KACLcB/s1600/20161121_093628%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3vfpeuUHyNA/WOZw8hbIHZI/AAAAAAAAAlg/xDPl2x1BMkk2ukpNenFd3Ffnz9zvk27KACLcB/s320/20161121_093628%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;I was told by some people that the park is more geared towards little children, so I must admit that I was worried about my daughter and husband having a good time. This was NEVER an issue. Yes, there were some tamer rides for little ones, but we also enjoyed the more "wild" ones as well. The whole family's favorite ride was Mia's Riding Adventure, even my husband who is a die-hard roller coaster fan screamed on this ride!! I do see how some would say this park is more for little ones, but there is truly something for everyone in the family. They have coasters, carousels, and even a little jeep safari ride. There are different "Lands" set up throughout the park with different themes. This was fun and enjoyable to explore.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ixd-GBhHuiE/WOZtbBotcPI/AAAAAAAAAlE/ZzcKeM7ypUUROLhIFbz8JqbnzhONnJc_gCEw/s1600/20161121_110529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ixd-GBhHuiE/WOZtbBotcPI/AAAAAAAAAlE/ZzcKeM7ypUUROLhIFbz8JqbnzhONnJc_gCEw/s320/20161121_110529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttq64IkjMqM/WOZtWZf6IxI/AAAAAAAAAlE/arTZmHvFgkQeetyC6He7CSgmLNgm_XRFgCEw/s1600/20161121_110351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ttq64IkjMqM/WOZtWZf6IxI/AAAAAAAAAlE/arTZmHvFgkQeetyC6He7CSgmLNgm_XRFgCEw/s320/20161121_110351.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kxlA6cHtq9g/WOZtPX7xxfI/AAAAAAAAAlE/t34y25h89Iox2M7y-WAg_4AO06nE3jn6wCEw/s1600/20161121_103710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kxlA6cHtq9g/WOZtPX7xxfI/AAAAAAAAAlE/t34y25h89Iox2M7y-WAg_4AO06nE3jn6wCEw/s320/20161121_103710.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPo-vKra90o/WOZtT6x_D8I/AAAAAAAAAlE/EaGG2ueb8CQe6VXxrLvaItlbXn8w-hl3wCEw/s1600/20161121_103945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPo-vKra90o/WOZtT6x_D8I/AAAAAAAAAlE/EaGG2ueb8CQe6VXxrLvaItlbXn8w-hl3wCEw/s320/20161121_103945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mg3Tq7HY1Z0/WOZtSKY7vDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/C2l6xHjbbwoeNLeRsvjS-CJYeTnGNGogwCEw/s1600/20161121_103827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mg3Tq7HY1Z0/WOZtSKY7vDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/C2l6xHjbbwoeNLeRsvjS-CJYeTnGNGogwCEw/s320/20161121_103827.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Gs0tbAA4gM/WOZtNf4nkTI/AAAAAAAAAlE/X0D2hqs5vQgMUhJE4E-xsgZZcvKq9XSnACEw/s1600/20161121_101438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Gs0tbAA4gM/WOZtNf4nkTI/AAAAAAAAAlE/X0D2hqs5vQgMUhJE4E-xsgZZcvKq9XSnACEw/s320/20161121_101438.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vKkR2-uV5dA/WOZtODLVRWI/AAAAAAAAAlE/iyEGvaH76FUK1q02qPgkkJkKAW04WP_SACEw/s1600/20161121_101607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vKkR2-uV5dA/WOZtODLVRWI/AAAAAAAAAlE/iyEGvaH76FUK1q02qPgkkJkKAW04WP_SACEw/s320/20161121_101607.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EHebERYWu6g/WOZtgnuTpGI/AAAAAAAAAlE/7gigAxlxVHov_huJcwfKva5Ax7txlFWsQCEw/s1600/20161121_154901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EHebERYWu6g/WOZtgnuTpGI/AAAAAAAAAlE/7gigAxlxVHov_huJcwfKva5Ax7txlFWsQCEw/s320/20161121_154901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SXuQW60ohEM/WOZtEvJFOII/AAAAAAAAAlE/ow4An2Ma0fUVT2xOvR8FBG3N43jKe-JCwCEw/s1600/20161121_094636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SXuQW60ohEM/WOZtEvJFOII/AAAAAAAAAlE/ow4An2Ma0fUVT2xOvR8FBG3N43jKe-JCwCEw/s320/20161121_094636.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />They have a water park area, but because we visited in November, it was closed. We were able to see the Pirate's Cove Live Water Ski Show, and it was fun! The kids loved the dancing Lego men, and all the ski tricks they were doing on the water. The show was silly and entertaining. Don't sit in the splash zone unless you want to get wet!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WotReytGln8/WOZtazrIgrI/AAAAAAAAAlE/I7EToW58Lug1kR1ckpxiYqUEVDFvpDScgCEw/s1600/20161121_140338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WotReytGln8/WOZtazrIgrI/AAAAAAAAAlE/I7EToW58Lug1kR1ckpxiYqUEVDFvpDScgCEw/s320/20161121_140338.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UbmRMYnDm8/WOZtfnVdiDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/5UWycrAQ2k4EgZv4lm6tWRsL2hlJpj9JQCEw/s1600/20161121_142325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UbmRMYnDm8/WOZtfnVdiDI/AAAAAAAAAlE/5UWycrAQ2k4EgZv4lm6tWRsL2hlJpj9JQCEw/s320/20161121_142325.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />We decided to eat at the park, as there isn't much around in the area outside the park, and it was pretty much what you would expect to pay at a theme park for food. It was good and kept us going. There is a lot of construction for things coming soon, so that is something to look forward to in the future. After going and experiencing the park first hand, I do believe we have a few more years to enjoy this park with our children. I don't see them loving it as much when they are teens, but we will definitely return soon so they can enjoy it now!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cGs9_3DId1s/WOZtiG92n-I/AAAAAAAAAlE/9jdszV4509IkFafC6ao6VoeoW45HSCpDACEw/s1600/20161121_162642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cGs9_3DId1s/WOZtiG92n-I/AAAAAAAAAlE/9jdszV4509IkFafC6ao6VoeoW45HSCpDACEw/s320/20161121_162642.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xY4WmPC33cc/WOZtai6qH3I/AAAAAAAAAlE/_RLycXD1nEIR3r-iUw7bEL4tRtsDlJ8tACEw/s1600/20161121_132634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xY4WmPC33cc/WOZtai6qH3I/AAAAAAAAAlE/_RLycXD1nEIR3r-iUw7bEL4tRtsDlJ8tACEw/s320/20161121_132634.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEHUrqVEF0s/WOZtkYEVteI/AAAAAAAAAlE/F-we4nBi2HE00poAKLhYeyfK6dffBYI8wCEw/s1600/20161121_163424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEHUrqVEF0s/WOZtkYEVteI/AAAAAAAAAlE/F-we4nBi2HE00poAKLhYeyfK6dffBYI8wCEw/s320/20161121_163424.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qAkMgkLRUBc/WOZtkwpYQXI/AAAAAAAAAlE/atFL_1qFmv0Krsng7isQfnJpnJuF2uTMACEw/s1600/20161121_163520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qAkMgkLRUBc/WOZtkwpYQXI/AAAAAAAAAlE/atFL_1qFmv0Krsng7isQfnJpnJuF2uTMACEw/s320/20161121_163520.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Although I was given tickets for my family in return for my HONEST review, I aim to always give my thoughts, both negative and positive, in every experience.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iO_XhcJy0M4/WOZwZWWe6hI/AAAAAAAAAlc/vx1Jg0WqOf8M9RS9AFFWMFv4IWPI3zYwgCEw/s1600/20161121_094732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iO_XhcJy0M4/WOZwZWWe6hI/AAAAAAAAAlc/vx1Jg0WqOf8M9RS9AFFWMFv4IWPI3zYwgCEw/s320/20161121_094732.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/vfVAdFhTq8U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/04/legoland-fun-and-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-33393302951846168882017-04-06T12:14:00.002-04:002017-04-06T12:14:56.653-04:00Pirate's Dinner Adventure Experience and Review (Orlando)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Vb7d0CtG9w/WOZpTSBJHUI/AAAAAAAAAi8/zuYTOdo2mvAOqFHJ9VNwsI4DbLwEp7SFwCLcB/s1600/20161119_223700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Vb7d0CtG9w/WOZpTSBJHUI/AAAAAAAAAi8/zuYTOdo2mvAOqFHJ9VNwsI4DbLwEp7SFwCLcB/s320/20161119_223700.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />My family, well my 6 year old son and 8 year old daughter that is, loves pirates! So, when the chance to see the show in Orlando came up, we were so excited. My husband and I were celebrating our 12 year wedding anniversary and due to ill family and friends not being able to help out with the kiddos, we decided to do a "family anniversary!" We surprised the kids with the news that we were going to the show the night before, and they couldn't have been more excited. When you drive up, you cannot miss the big pirate ship out in front, the kids spotted it immediately. This was a great place to take some photos! &nbsp;Along with some extra pirate details throughout the front of the building.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hqO0zqx12R4/WOZnLR3wc9I/AAAAAAAAAio/GEGkQQxRYr4B2hF88Y50DiFIjrDNLv0xgCLcB/s1600/pirate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hqO0zqx12R4/WOZnLR3wc9I/AAAAAAAAAio/GEGkQQxRYr4B2hF88Y50DiFIjrDNLv0xgCLcB/s320/pirate.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When we arrived we gave our reservation name and were given our color for our seating section. We were the green section. Once we entered the venue we were asked to take a photo, they provided pirate hats and posed us around a ship's wheel. The picture came out amazing, and we couldn't help but to purchase it at the end of the night. We took along our own pirate costumes, which is encouraged, and I did a little face painting at the hotel with makeup. I was not aware that this was actually an option at the venue, they had a face painting area in the main waiting area. &nbsp;Also in the main waiting area was a gift shop and bar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuaU1GNosYM/WOZnKGuLitI/AAAAAAAAAh8/3hF9sl5zU9oaSpxrqCUbfobT0zsZQbhLQCEw/s1600/20161119_191038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YuaU1GNosYM/WOZnKGuLitI/AAAAAAAAAh8/3hF9sl5zU9oaSpxrqCUbfobT0zsZQbhLQCEw/s320/20161119_191038.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqEwSbYvyfA/WOZnKn4WujI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Yk-idqz_c7EaUJ1s64N8InU7dGV2SEI3QCEw/s1600/20161119_191757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqEwSbYvyfA/WOZnKn4WujI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Yk-idqz_c7EaUJ1s64N8InU7dGV2SEI3QCEw/s320/20161119_191757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MlULcz9MgFo/WOZnKVnEAdI/AAAAAAAAAh0/0x4_VNU5aL0yAr2eIfGuN6uj7Yy8Ck6SgCEw/s1600/20161119_191311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MlULcz9MgFo/WOZnKVnEAdI/AAAAAAAAAh0/0x4_VNU5aL0yAr2eIfGuN6uj7Yy8Ck6SgCEw/s320/20161119_191311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D44M6kuhLUo/WOZnKftLpgI/AAAAAAAAAh4/kKM77mylRGMwSL9JlFb3mtU5VxVxoCKtACEw/s1600/20161119_191344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D44M6kuhLUo/WOZnKftLpgI/AAAAAAAAAh4/kKM77mylRGMwSL9JlFb3mtU5VxVxoCKtACEw/s320/20161119_191344.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-te2pIl14sL8/WOZnKu9IS7I/AAAAAAAAAiI/kASxZoxY3rcPQHubbMvhumtHOlA9gm6HACEw/s1600/20161119_192106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="83" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-te2pIl14sL8/WOZnKu9IS7I/AAAAAAAAAiI/kASxZoxY3rcPQHubbMvhumtHOlA9gm6HACEw/s320/20161119_192106.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />You are encouraged to come at least 90 minutes early to the show, as seating is first come first served and there is pre-show entertainment and appetizers served. I will say we were disappointed in the appetizers, it was fried mac n cheese bites and fried mozzarella sticks, which were tasty. However, we were never approached with the appetizers in our area and had to run to flag down one of the servers to try one. By the time we reached one, there was only 1-2 left, so we all 4 split the two we managed to get.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The entertainment before the show was good, it set the story and mood for the rest of the show. The gentleman who played Mr. Magee the night we were there was hilarious and made our whole family laugh the entire night. He was the one that came out and called each seating area by color to enter the main auditorium. When your pirate was called you would follow him in. Once inside our pirate started to pick "volunteers" for different jobs throughout the show. I was chosen, and no, I did NOT volunteer, he picked myself and 3 other women to help out with different tasks. I was our sections "cheerleader" and had to wave our color flag and get our section loud and cheering. I was also in charge of tossing loot bags during a fast paced game during the show. It was nerve wracking but ultimately fun. Oh, and we WON!!! :) My husband and children were also chosen at different parts of the show. It was nice because everyone in our family got to participate at some point.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vfMCTWCL7lU/WOZnKlT-2wI/AAAAAAAAAiM/dX4VlIHtpfwNJRJbtu4BTgxG53HdotLgQCEw/s1600/20161119_200455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vfMCTWCL7lU/WOZnKlT-2wI/AAAAAAAAAiM/dX4VlIHtpfwNJRJbtu4BTgxG53HdotLgQCEw/s320/20161119_200455.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKj2tznqT4/WOZnKx7y4NI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/ZKRXiH09uk0TFvvYWUQpb-p7rLYXHITxgCEw/s1600/20161119_201119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKj2tznqT4/WOZnKx7y4NI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/ZKRXiH09uk0TFvvYWUQpb-p7rLYXHITxgCEw/s320/20161119_201119.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The show itself was fun and entertaining. There was a good story, acrobatic acts, and singing. They even invited all the children in the audience onto the ship during the show. Imagine our surprise when all the children exited the ship and our two were the only ones left standing up there! They were in full costume, so they were used in a funny little joke with the Capt. After exiting the stage, all children received a Pirate Certificate. My kids loved that detail!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtIRIzUVK0w/WOZnK_1YEQI/AAAAAAAAAiY/kksd0vTc74QnUIQvVNWPeVXOl7-IpdshwCEw/s1600/20161119_205705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VtIRIzUVK0w/WOZnK_1YEQI/AAAAAAAAAiY/kksd0vTc74QnUIQvVNWPeVXOl7-IpdshwCEw/s320/20161119_205705.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KZUryukGL1w/WOZnLMRkBWI/AAAAAAAAAic/aBFxd0Ie5sMJuJCQ89hpIJlhW_HvsGhhwCEw/s1600/20161119_213631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KZUryukGL1w/WOZnLMRkBWI/AAAAAAAAAic/aBFxd0Ie5sMJuJCQ89hpIJlhW_HvsGhhwCEw/s320/20161119_213631.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0MB8wIJ7_4/WOZnLDsbs2I/AAAAAAAAAig/NRdlQesZG9o6oTckGOOuXqOMfamE5if8wCEw/s1600/20161119_213721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--0MB8wIJ7_4/WOZnLDsbs2I/AAAAAAAAAig/NRdlQesZG9o6oTckGOOuXqOMfamE5if8wCEw/s320/20161119_213721.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The food was delicious. We were served a salad or soup to start. I chose soup and the rest of my family had salad. The soup was a delicious tortilla soup, and my daughter polished off 2 plates of salad (her brother didn't want his). This was followed by the main course. We chose chicken, but you can also choose pot roast. The chicken was well seasoned and served with mashed potatoes and green beans. The kids had chicken nuggets and mac n cheese. We all enjoyed dinner very much, and my son can be kind of picky about his mac n cheese. :) After dinner we were served a delightful sponge cake with ice cream. It was rich, so I couldn't finish my whole desert. We all had sprite, except for my husband who was enjoying his complementary beer.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qSPJmg2HFHQ/WOZnKwV4WlI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Ym2Kyy0B_GE25r68wlkK8HNNz-Ey-4dyQCEw/s1600/20161119_201958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qSPJmg2HFHQ/WOZnKwV4WlI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Ym2Kyy0B_GE25r68wlkK8HNNz-Ey-4dyQCEw/s320/20161119_201958.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />After the show there is a Pirate's Bash Dance Party which is held right outside the auditorium where you wait before the show. Here the pirates dance with the young and old alike. My daughter loved dancing next to Treasure, the main female pirate. Overall, we had a great night with tons of action and entertainment! My kids can't wait to go back.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kABKLb7RRk/WOZnLCZtS3I/AAAAAAAAAiw/KxhbGnRxE906uubIigS1PpYPQWDPtoK4QCEw/s1600/20161119_222307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4kABKLb7RRk/WOZnLCZtS3I/AAAAAAAAAiw/KxhbGnRxE906uubIigS1PpYPQWDPtoK4QCEw/s320/20161119_222307.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u39EUr1on6w/WOZnLQpdJ1I/AAAAAAAAAiw/tzymZfIT82447etPdwOgunW--8vR-Lk2ACEw/s1600/pirate1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u39EUr1on6w/WOZnLQpdJ1I/AAAAAAAAAiw/tzymZfIT82447etPdwOgunW--8vR-Lk2ACEw/s320/pirate1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Although I was given tickets to the show in exchange for my HONEST review, I always write the good, bad, and ugly of my experiences. We truly enjoyed the show and look forward to taking our extended family in the future.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/UIIEXZAT_JQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2017/04/pirates-dinner-adventure-experience-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-70705980402712411712016-07-06T12:44:00.001-04:002016-07-06T12:44:36.702-04:00Ninja Coffee Bar ReviewTo say that I love coffee is an understatement! But as a stay at home mom, homeschool teacher, and one income family, I simply cannot afford to indulge my coffee addiction by frequenting the big chain coffee houses and paying about $5 per cup! Our family is no stranger to the different coffee machines available. We have tried so many, from Kuerig to Tassimo, and while we enjoy the ease of use and quick nature of these types of machines, the costs for the pods and cups was becoming pricey for us "multiple cups a day" drinkers. So, when I had the oppurtunity to test out the new Ninja Coffee Bar, I jumped at the chance! So, here goes, what I really think about the Ninja Coffee Bar.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tyc5-A0hhyA/V30s_DCPxdI/AAAAAAAAAcY/LggLyUrg2_QJWuuAavrvMXCXbOGbJqrHACLcB/s1600/image-20160624_120558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tyc5-A0hhyA/V30s_DCPxdI/AAAAAAAAAcY/LggLyUrg2_QJWuuAavrvMXCXbOGbJqrHACLcB/s320/image-20160624_120558.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ieRPmGVJrYk/V30s-bpzwaI/AAAAAAAAAcU/7KoTGVt-LF43ApGPOQ2ou7m16YVjMWvDgCKgB/s1600/20160624_162836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ieRPmGVJrYk/V30s-bpzwaI/AAAAAAAAAcU/7KoTGVt-LF43ApGPOQ2ou7m16YVjMWvDgCKgB/s320/20160624_162836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />First of all, upon receiving my Coffee Bar and unboxing it, I couldn't help but notice all the extras that came with it! Not only do you get the machine itself, but also a carafe, tumbler, coffee measuring scoop, milk frother, and a recipe book filled with so many yummy coffee creations!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qDwa1hYa3e0/V30s-PBZWvI/AAAAAAAAAcM/Hg8-OBTaYz4G6tAj2Wtfd4mQVVoxjBxYQCKgB/s1600/20160625_143543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qDwa1hYa3e0/V30s-PBZWvI/AAAAAAAAAcM/Hg8-OBTaYz4G6tAj2Wtfd4mQVVoxjBxYQCKgB/s320/20160625_143543.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The set up and getting started were super simple, and I loved how easy it was to read the directions and manual.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MEz5IuHfFqw/V30s-NbLipI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/ePWeO2My2yYIuYxU99U-qK6JOdh6FYPHgCKgB/s1600/20160625_143605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MEz5IuHfFqw/V30s-NbLipI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/ePWeO2My2yYIuYxU99U-qK6JOdh6FYPHgCKgB/s320/20160625_143605.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now let us talk about the features and performance of this machine. You can brew a cup, travel mug, half carafe, and full carafe, all by the twist of the dial on the front of the machine! So easy! I love this function, because I can control how much or how little coffee I make, and can make enough for company or just myself. All you need to do is lower the attached "stand" for mugs, and then fold it up when you want to use a travel mug or carafe. Another feature that I love, and that you wont find in many of the other pod/cup type machines, is the "drip stop" button. This allows you to stop the machine mid brew, even if only brewing a cup. Which was great for me because I didn't know quite what to expect from the first cup I brewed and needed a larger mug, so I simply used the stop drip function and was able to replace the mug and continue brewing with no problems. And this machine is fast. Did I mention it is fast? Because it is, and to coffee lovers like me, that is priceless! &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This machine also offers a variety of brewing options. There is Classic Brew which gives a smooth rich flavor, Rich Brew which is richer than the Classic and gives more intense flavor so you can add you favorite flavorings or milk and not lose the flavor of the coffee. Then you have Over Ice Brew which gives even more richness by increasing the coffee concentration to make up for melting ice so you don't get that watered down iced coffee mess! And lastly you have the Specialty Brew setting which gives the highest concentration of coffee. It is like a coffee extract that you can use much like espresso to make layered drinks like the coffee house ones. My favorite is the Rich Brew, and this tends to be my daily brewing setting. I find it is the perfect amount of boldness to match with my cream and sugar without being overly bitter or strong.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another feature is the Delay Brew setting. This allows you to set a time for your machine to brew and is perfect if you are short on time in the mornings. You just load it with the necessary amount of ground coffee and set the timer, that's it! It will be ready for you when you programmed it for. And the Stay Warm function keeps the bottom plate warm for the carafe so that your coffee stays warm until you can get to it.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, what is my favorite feature of this machine? The fact that I can use my favorite ground coffee and still have quick, easy, delicious coffee! No more wasted money on pods and cups that can only be used for their designated machine. Not to mention the amount of waste I am saving from the pods and cups that are left over. This machine has truly made my mornings quicker, more time efficient, and yummier!!! I recommend this Ninja Coffee Bar to anyone who likes quick and delicious coffee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And while I received this product for free in exchange for my HONEST review, that does not change any of my opinions of this machine. I have enjoyed this machine, and look forward to using the book of recipes to make some awesome "coffee house" inspired drinks!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/AG1kX2UF0n4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2016/07/ninja-coffee-bar-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-720640787297486902016-05-12T21:30:00.000-04:002016-05-12T21:33:47.414-04:00DIY Jewelry Holder Out of a Salad Bowl!!When I got the chance to try the new Spicy Southwest Salad from Chick-fil-A I was excited because I LOVE spicy food! This salad was the perfect combo of spicy, crunchy, tangy, and just plain satisfying! I actually had to split the salad with my husband because it was so substantial. But, this post is NOT about that amazing salad! I want to show you how I upcycled the salad container into a "snazzy" jewelry holder/tower. I started out with the container and a paper towel roll that I cut in half.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_DcqIAC-Wgg/VzUrNQj1tVI/AAAAAAAAAbM/qeDe1QUCZkUl5jPNNNB0ZOBu_s1-xJEQQCKgB/s1600/20160509_124135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_DcqIAC-Wgg/VzUrNQj1tVI/AAAAAAAAAbM/qeDe1QUCZkUl5jPNNNB0ZOBu_s1-xJEQQCKgB/s320/20160509_124135.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started by hot gluing the half of the paper towel tube to the bottom inside of the bottom of the bowl in the center. Then, I hot glued the lid upside down to the top of the tube, trying to get it as close to center as I could. After that, I sprayed the entire thing with white spray paint. I added some embellishments with white ribbon around the tube and crystal beads along the bottom of the tube. I also took the other half of the paper towel tube and cut it in half length wise to have a rounded area to display my bracelets. I hot glued that into the center of the "Chick-fil-A" square on the lid. I painted this part gold and also the rims of both the bottom and top. I also added gold and pearl/crystal bead embellishments along the top and bottom parts of the bowl. Then, I just filled it with my favorite jewelry, draping the bracelets on top of the new display and hanging my long earrings on the outer rim of the lid. This is a fun and functional way to personalize and organize your jewelry! I hope you enjoyed my DIY! :) #chickfilamomsDIY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mhkEODfZIl8/VzUtWcJGMlI/AAAAAAAAAbc/jYVlytJ7hRE-dADS8ip8mzutMC0dbmxRgCLcB/s1600/20160512_210754%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mhkEODfZIl8/VzUtWcJGMlI/AAAAAAAAAbc/jYVlytJ7hRE-dADS8ip8mzutMC0dbmxRgCLcB/s320/20160512_210754%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bNe5XVprWRM/VzUtWcwU9OI/AAAAAAAAAbY/71ApLtC5d8klUegpEP3_JSzekmG7bDlEgCLcB/s1600/20160512_210754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bNe5XVprWRM/VzUtWcwU9OI/AAAAAAAAAbY/71ApLtC5d8klUegpEP3_JSzekmG7bDlEgCLcB/s320/20160512_210754.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bDc-kLY4jr8/VzUtWnf7LPI/AAAAAAAAAbg/0vXg15gIFVcdB2lmcwoAkMbeEbTOeTrPwCLcB/s1600/20160512_210837%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bDc-kLY4jr8/VzUtWnf7LPI/AAAAAAAAAbg/0vXg15gIFVcdB2lmcwoAkMbeEbTOeTrPwCLcB/s320/20160512_210837%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KxMJ3fI8gdw/VzUtZykDenI/AAAAAAAAAbk/w5a8NLJ8I4ARFOfiov9pLQhpobrMy0fXgCLcB/s1600/20160512_210837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KxMJ3fI8gdw/VzUtZykDenI/AAAAAAAAAbk/w5a8NLJ8I4ARFOfiov9pLQhpobrMy0fXgCLcB/s320/20160512_210837.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I6nnmTocsm0/VzUtaAWgGsI/AAAAAAAAAbo/KnkgrZylM3AMDR3oKl3JR_4X2cOVDoqlACLcB/s1600/20160512_210859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I6nnmTocsm0/VzUtaAWgGsI/AAAAAAAAAbo/KnkgrZylM3AMDR3oKl3JR_4X2cOVDoqlACLcB/s320/20160512_210859.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/UcMlYh_pOnU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com4http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2016/05/diy-jewelry-holder-out-of-salad-bowl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-75225081903758813392016-03-03T12:56:00.002-05:002016-03-03T13:00:05.193-05:00Medieval Times Orlando When I was given the opportunity to attend the Medieval Times dinner show in Orlando, Fl I was ecstatic! My husband and I were celebrating our 11th anniversary and our first ever weekend away from our two small children. I have had a love for dinner shows and theater my whole life, so to be able to share this type of experience with my husband was priceless! I am going to take you through my whole experience, beginning to end, so you can experience it with me. But don't worry, I wont give away all the surprises!<br /><br />On arriving to the location of the show, you can't help but be overwhelmed with excitement at the sight of the castle themed building:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9I9iv7dJsY/VthwZXkh8bI/AAAAAAAAAYs/k4Yj83DctfA/s1600/20151120_175406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9I9iv7dJsY/VthwZXkh8bI/AAAAAAAAAYs/k4Yj83DctfA/s320/20151120_175406.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wapIZmyUz9Y/VthwZR10e5I/AAAAAAAAAYo/POdhVK0eAC4/s1600/20151120_175447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wapIZmyUz9Y/VthwZR10e5I/AAAAAAAAAYo/POdhVK0eAC4/s320/20151120_175447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Inside the castle is just as unique and true to theme as the outside! We arrived about an hour and a half early, as suggested, and were able to move freely around and look at all the beautiful decor without too much crowd.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zj_zuMed0UA/VthxA3cRyDI/AAAAAAAAAY0/9DPdR2aG6hg/s1600/20151120_180000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zj_zuMed0UA/VthxA3cRyDI/AAAAAAAAAY0/9DPdR2aG6hg/s320/20151120_180000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OaQ4CQa7U8/VthxA9coKKI/AAAAAAAAAYw/zxjg0rRpSFI/s1600/20151120_180147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2OaQ4CQa7U8/VthxA9coKKI/AAAAAAAAAYw/zxjg0rRpSFI/s320/20151120_180147.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also upon arrival, you check in and find out where you are sitting, which is determined by a specific color. That is also the color of the knight you will be cheering for. At check in they will also give you a paper crown to represent your color and knight. Most were happy to wear their crown with pride, which we absolutely did!! We were in the green section, so you guessed it, we were cheering for the Green Knight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_Tefd0MA8A/Vthxp1ipykI/AAAAAAAAAY8/gYFd1t3wS0Q/s1600/20151120_190017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D_Tefd0MA8A/Vthxp1ipykI/AAAAAAAAAY8/gYFd1t3wS0Q/s320/20151120_190017.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After check in you can have your picture taken with some of the characters, which they will take for you. We opted not to purchase that picture because we chose a different photo later in the night, which I will show you soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another reason to arrive early is to take advantage of the village outside the back of the castle. Here you will find a Torture Museum, as well as many rooms and buildings set up to replicate the Medieval era.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GuHppSpV1qc/VthzKhz0IHI/AAAAAAAAAZI/rWGkK7pbI5I/s1600/20151120_180429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GuHppSpV1qc/VthzKhz0IHI/AAAAAAAAAZI/rWGkK7pbI5I/s320/20151120_180429.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HusumP9r3SQ/VthzKZHLEbI/AAAAAAAAAZM/2uZUr_ZfrE8/s1600/20151120_180526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HusumP9r3SQ/VthzKZHLEbI/AAAAAAAAAZM/2uZUr_ZfrE8/s320/20151120_180526.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zd2kqTRsWE/VthzKpKqnQI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/XUvSeN9O_ck/s1600/20151120_180711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Zd2kqTRsWE/VthzKpKqnQI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/XUvSeN9O_ck/s320/20151120_180711.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One last advantage to being early is to watch the Knighting Ceremony. People with special events or occasions can arrange to be "knighted" by the King himself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeLql1xfkTw/VthzxmzXRaI/AAAAAAAAAZU/ONzkdMEOSjI/s1600/20151120_181927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeLql1xfkTw/VthzxmzXRaI/AAAAAAAAAZU/ONzkdMEOSjI/s320/20151120_181927.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OzhSFj2knB4/Vthzxvyz0aI/AAAAAAAAAZY/7qvQKSlJIB0/s1600/20151120_182918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OzhSFj2knB4/Vthzxvyz0aI/AAAAAAAAAZY/7qvQKSlJIB0/s320/20151120_182918.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, lets go into the main arena!! They will call in each section by color, and when yours is announced you go to your seat. It is set up by color and in rows:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IczaXznHdTE/Vth0EMUgHjI/AAAAAAAAAZg/-Zkjxjg8lWo/s1600/20151120_185104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IczaXznHdTE/Vth0EMUgHjI/AAAAAAAAAZg/-Zkjxjg8lWo/s320/20151120_185104.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At your seat you will see a place setting with a plate, bowl, and cup.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zlxqJIbhNLg/Vth1P3-8jVI/AAAAAAAAAZw/FlitIxW1keU/s1600/20151120_185447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zlxqJIbhNLg/Vth1P3-8jVI/AAAAAAAAAZw/FlitIxW1keU/s320/20151120_185447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That is it, there is NO SILVERWARE! But don't let that scare you, it is actually fun to eat with your hands, and surprisingly easy with the food they serve! I was too excited and forgot to snap a picture of the food, but I will tell you it was very good! &nbsp;Here is a pic from their site to give you an idea:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rXWYXr8Vhoo/Vth7lakFNxI/AAAAAAAAAaw/znmcaJd1ETI/s1600/newmenu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rXWYXr8Vhoo/Vth7lakFNxI/AAAAAAAAAaw/znmcaJd1ETI/s320/newmenu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">The King's feast included garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potato, pastry of the Castle (which was an apple turnover) and beverages.&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">The food is brought out to you in "waves," first the soup then the bread and so on. The amount of food was surprising and we actually couldn't finish all of it.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;dsarithin&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;arial unicode&quot; , &quot;lucida sans unicode&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">While enjoying the feast,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">&nbsp;you will experience&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">almost two hours of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, displays of extraordinary horsemanship and falconry as part of an exciting story. &nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Remember to cheer loudly for your knight, it is encouraged!&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_oAyGpORk4/Vth32k_uICI/AAAAAAAAAaI/nBCwyuu8m3Y/s1600/20151120_191219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_oAyGpORk4/Vth32k_uICI/AAAAAAAAAaI/nBCwyuu8m3Y/s320/20151120_191219.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vDKFh1FZAH0/Vth327JqACI/AAAAAAAAAaM/RCtAPjmZgtM/s1600/20151120_191359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vDKFh1FZAH0/Vth327JqACI/AAAAAAAAAaM/RCtAPjmZgtM/s320/20151120_191359.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PLrj-EbFuEE/Vth325UK3yI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/DJf9kQXV_uA/s1600/20151120_191407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PLrj-EbFuEE/Vth325UK3yI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/DJf9kQXV_uA/s320/20151120_191407.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I wont give all the surprises of the show away, just know you will be very entertained! This was so much fun for my husband and I, so we decided to purchase the photo they took during the show (they come around and snap a photo at your seat) to remember it forever!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BxviM9eSogo/Vth5K4YDXkI/AAAAAAAAAag/3QGAWpTeLcU/s1600/IMG_20151120_233312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BxviM9eSogo/Vth5K4YDXkI/AAAAAAAAAag/3QGAWpTeLcU/s320/IMG_20151120_233312.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We cannot wait to take our kids the next time we go, they will LOVE it!&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">OH, I almost forgot to tell you, OUR KNIGHT WON!!!&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsJHthzc0UU/Vth4jVZcxZI/AAAAAAAAAaU/WFOv4oohLEc/s1600/20151120_205504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsJHthzc0UU/Vth4jVZcxZI/AAAAAAAAAaU/WFOv4oohLEc/s320/20151120_205504.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: &quot;dsarithin&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;arial unicode&quot; , &quot;lucida sans unicode&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">I received the tickets to Medieval Times Tournament for free in exchange for my HONEST&nbsp;</span></span><span style="line-height: 24px;">opinion</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">. All&nbsp;thoughts are my own, and I really had an amazing time!</span></span></span></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/rybN_Fv_LM0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2016/03/medieval-times-orlando.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-13019970112475531062015-04-29T13:03:00.001-04:002015-04-29T13:03:45.044-04:00Our Time4Learning ExperienceMy daughter (6 years old and in 1st grade) loves to learn! But, she also loves to be "self-taught," which can bring up some issues if we are not using the right curriculum in our homeschooling. We are a part of our local counties' homeschool program, which means we still have testing, field trips, and criteria that the rest of our county has, we just get to do our lessons from home. This has been great, but the curriculum they use is basically tons of book work for me, the mom/teacher, that I have to in turn teach her. This became a problem since my daughter doesn't like to be "taught at." She enjoys one on one time, but really thrives when she is able to lead herself in lessons and reading. When the opportunity came about for my family to try <a href="http://time4learning.com/">Time4Learning.com</a>, we jumped at the chance!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>We were able to set her up for 1st grade in math, which is one of her more difficult subjects, but the areas where she thrives and is advanced in, like reading, we could let her do lessons in 2nd grade. This was great for us because we were able to really customize her schooling experience. She loved the animated and interactive lessons. They drew her in and really made learning fun! I loved the fact that in order for her to play games on the site (still semi-educational games) she had to really work on her lessons for at least 15 minutes. This gave her incentive to finish her lessons, and that made us both happy. I loved being able to see her progress and how she was doing in the parent's section. This type of learning really worked well for her independent nature.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was also able to sign my son (4 years old) up for pre-k. He loved the games and songs, and they really helped him to retain what he was learning. The pre-k area is much more animated and silly, but at 4 years of age, it was perfect for him! He loved being able to go onto his "big boy school" just like big sis!</div><div><br /></div><div>The system for Time4Learning is easy to navigate. I like that it keeps all the progress for you, so when it comes time for the yearly assessments, you simply print off what is needed. This experience was an eye-opening one for our family, and we can't wait to see where else Time4Learning takes us!</div><div><br /></div><div>I was able to try out Time4Learning at no charge to bring you this review, but all the opinions are my own and completely honest. Thanks for learning.</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/fyFT7ej8Jno" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-time4learning-experience.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-85335626926832324692015-04-28T12:06:00.001-04:002015-04-28T12:07:52.877-04:00Super Hero PartyHere is a breakdown of our Super Hero Training Party!<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">The Decor:</span><br />I wrote all about the decor and crafting I did over<a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/super-hero-training-prep-disney-side.html"> here</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rGjCjQ27ENo/VQhEwBx_oRI/AAAAAAAAAWk/WLKZfEOkjT4/s1600/20150219_181752_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rGjCjQ27ENo/VQhEwBx_oRI/AAAAAAAAAWk/WLKZfEOkjT4/s1600/20150219_181752_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYu5MR_whiE/VQhEucZANDI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/YIWsFvyCqnI/s1600/20150216_172722_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYu5MR_whiE/VQhEucZANDI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/YIWsFvyCqnI/s1600/20150216_172722_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZ1xGIowQ8E/VQhEtoCF48I/AAAAAAAAAW0/2OIoKganRjM/s1600/20150215_202521_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZ1xGIowQ8E/VQhEtoCF48I/AAAAAAAAAW0/2OIoKganRjM/s1600/20150215_202521_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">The Costume:</span><br />I was so excited to throw my son and his cousins and friends one of the best "Super Hero Training" parties ever! I spent months crafting and creating fun decor and games, but wasn't sure exactly what we were going to do about his costume. While I love to sew and craft, I felt that he would want the "real deal" costume. I was able to work with <a href="http://costumes4less.com/">Costumes4Less.com</a> and get my son an awesome <a href="http://www.costumes4less.com/Deluxe-Superman-Man-of-Steel-Child-Costume_89170_Prod.aspx">Superman costume</a>! I was worried because some of the reviews of this costume were less than favorable, but we were pleasantly surprised! The chest was a hard type plastic chest molded to look like muscles, and since it is the "Man of Steel," I thought this was perfect. My son enjoyed having his buddies punch his chest just to say "That didn't hurt at all!" &nbsp;The costume also had lights around the "S" symbol, and this was a nice extra. The cape had velcro to attach it, but there was no part to actually velcro it to the suit, we solved this issue with safety pins. <br /><br />Costumes4less was a pleasure to work with. We ordered my son the size we thought was going to work for him, since he is a bigger 4 year old, but quickly realized it was way to big! With only a week until the big party, I was worried we wouldn't get the new one in time. I was wrong! We were issued a refund to order the correct size as soon as we generated a return label for the one that was too big, and the new one arrived well before the party. Costumer service was a joy to work with, even when I was having a "crazy mommy moment!"<br /><br />My son still enjoys dressing up and running around the house like Superman!<br /><br /><span style="color: blue;">The Food:</span><br />My sister and I love to have good food at any party we throw, so this was no exception! We wanted to combine our children's favorite foods, while still offering healthy options. AND meanwhile, keeping with the hero theme.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaZ_5PP_Ut4/VT-vE0FYPZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/wZ16nfaM-ak/s1600/20150321_162400_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaZ_5PP_Ut4/VT-vE0FYPZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/wZ16nfaM-ak/s1600/20150321_162400_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZt3AJhkP4E/VT-vE27WX6I/AAAAAAAAAXs/WrGQwE5CDgI/s1600/20150321_162416_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZt3AJhkP4E/VT-vE27WX6I/AAAAAAAAAXs/WrGQwE5CDgI/s1600/20150321_162416_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />*Hero Cupcakes- Cupcakes with candy melt symbols (I made them) &nbsp;on top<br />*Thor's Hammers- sharp white cheddar cubes with pretzel rods<br />*Wolverine's Kabobs- pineapple and grape skewers<br />*Wonder Dogs- hotdogs<br />*"CRUNCH!"- chips<br />*"POP!"- popcorn<br />*Apple Crisps- Brothers-All-Natural bags of apple chips<br />*Apple Slices- Crunch Pak Apples<br />*Iron Man Punch- fruit punch and pineapple juice<br />*Captain America Energy Drink- fruit punch and blue Mnt. Dew<br /><br />We were honored to have <a href="http://www.brothersallnatural.com/">Brothers-All-Natural </a>send us some goodies for our boys! The adults loved these!! They also offered a 15% discount coupon code for you guys! Just use<span style="color: cyan;"><b><i> DisneyParty15</i></b></span> and get free shipping anywhere in the Continental US!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crunchpak.com/">Crunch Pak</a> was also gracious enough to send us some awesome coupons to pick up some healthy superhero snacks!!! The boys and moms loved having this sweet and healthy treat! We love the caramel that comes in the apple packs, it makes you feel like you are indulging while still being healthy!<br /><br /><br /><br />This party was a thrill to throw, and the boys are still talking about it! :)<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/9iXmJQGQy60" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/04/super-hero-party.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-38180734571196951602015-03-17T11:41:00.003-04:002015-03-17T11:43:42.567-04:00Super Hero Training Party Ideas and Decor- Disney Side @Home CelebrationFor our second Disney Side @Home Celebration this year we decided to throw the special boys in our lives a Super Hero Training Party! This being because our Disney Side is all about Super Heroes with a 4 and 6 year old in the house, and Papi of course! We have had to postpone the party many times due to illness making its rounds through our family and friends lately, but are so excited to finally be throwing it this weekend! Here are some of the things we have worked on and have ready to go! I did receive a box full of amazing things to throw the perfect party, see the contents <a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/disney-side-home-celebration.html">here</a>, but for this party most of the things were handmade by me. :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0jguVnpt20/VQhEsNddkQI/AAAAAAAAAW4/gQHXnei_R-U/s1600/20150205_214947_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0jguVnpt20/VQhEsNddkQI/AAAAAAAAAW4/gQHXnei_R-U/s1600/20150205_214947_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;These are some old jars that I decoupaged some tissue paper to the inside of. I painted the outsides to represent different heroes. I used a big pickle jar for Hulk since he is the biggest.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-glO8Js1QXow/VQhEsxiHw1I/AAAAAAAAAVo/SAcBbORi7aM/s1600/20150213_141651_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-glO8Js1QXow/VQhEsxiHw1I/AAAAAAAAAVo/SAcBbORi7aM/s1600/20150213_141651_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;For one of our training activities, the boys will throw Thor's Hammer as far as they can. This was super easy to make. I used a floral block, purchased at Dollar Tree, and carved a little of the ends to give it the shape of Thor's hammer and painted it grey. I also painted a paper towel roll brown and inserted it into the block with some hot glue as well. I don't have a picture, but I ended up wrapping some ribbon around the "handle" to give it a leather looking effect.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JO-XOk0Veic/VQhEtTUVgsI/AAAAAAAAAV8/k4Rbx1BUgGs/s1600/20150213_192155_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JO-XOk0Veic/VQhEtTUVgsI/AAAAAAAAAV8/k4Rbx1BUgGs/s1600/20150213_192155_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>These are favors for the boys to take home. We will be taking group photos of the boys in their Hero costumes with a Polaroid which will fit perfectly in the frame! These were wooden frames bought for $1 and then I used old comic books (which I got for .50 at a local comic book store) and Mod Podged them to the frames! So easy and a true keepsake!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZ1xGIowQ8E/VQhEtoCF48I/AAAAAAAAAV0/8gkVfrbH20s/s1600/20150215_202521_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jZ1xGIowQ8E/VQhEtoCF48I/AAAAAAAAAV0/8gkVfrbH20s/s1600/20150215_202521_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;This is the cupcake tower I made from cardboard boxes wrapped in tissue paper and then decorated with construction paper buildings, spider, and Superman symbol.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYu5MR_whiE/VQhEucZANDI/AAAAAAAAAWA/mbtJjrVz3vo/s1600/20150216_172722_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SYu5MR_whiE/VQhEucZANDI/AAAAAAAAAWA/mbtJjrVz3vo/s1600/20150216_172722_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;This "Phone booth" was made from an old refrigerator box, thanks to my dad, and painted red. I just cut out some windows on the door and painted on some fake windows as well. The heroes will enter this box dressed in their "regular" clothing and emerge in their Hero outfit!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HTMbeyklNhA/VQhEvJ5WAsI/AAAAAAAAAWI/n912O6gsslc/s1600/20150217_215405_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HTMbeyklNhA/VQhEvJ5WAsI/AAAAAAAAAWI/n912O6gsslc/s1600/20150217_215405_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;This was my attempt at free handing a Spiderman. Once cut out and put on the wall, he actually looked kind of cool!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mHj3BtPmUA/VQhEvbCzsiI/AAAAAAAAAWM/5GO_aqG4CSM/s1600/20150218_210732_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0mHj3BtPmUA/VQhEvbCzsiI/AAAAAAAAAWM/5GO_aqG4CSM/s1600/20150218_210732_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;Here is one of the Training Kits each boy will receive. They contain notebooks and crayons, for taking top secret notes, a can of silly string, for our Web Slinging challenge, a light saber flashlight, hero dog tags, and much more!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rGjCjQ27ENo/VQhEwBx_oRI/AAAAAAAAAWU/z-5cvv2ij3Y/s1600/20150219_181752_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rGjCjQ27ENo/VQhEwBx_oRI/AAAAAAAAAWU/z-5cvv2ij3Y/s1600/20150219_181752_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;This is our city scape, made from old cardboard boxes and a table cloth, &nbsp;for taking some awesome photos of the Heroes in action! The yellow lantern will have a Batman symbol on it soon! :)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWgK6IG1RS0/VQhEwWiclCI/AAAAAAAAAWc/DaVFTX8O5Ng/s1600/20150225_181845_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DWgK6IG1RS0/VQhEwWiclCI/AAAAAAAAAWc/DaVFTX8O5Ng/s1600/20150225_181845_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;These are the cupcake toppers that I am still trying to perfect! I am outlining them in melted candy melts, remember the smoother side is better, but the Superman will only be able to be used right side up unless you flip the image!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSUlp1qLNlk/VQhEsOsq3kI/AAAAAAAAAVg/X7ziT8mTtKY/s1600/20150212_190952_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iSUlp1qLNlk/VQhEsOsq3kI/AAAAAAAAAVg/X7ziT8mTtKY/s1600/20150212_190952_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;I used Dollar Tree boxes that I just hot glued some felt pieces on to make hero symbols. These will hold party favors and odds and ends for the party.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NprWoE_igcQ/VQhEsAdtZ4I/AAAAAAAAAVk/Wmhqfz1KxOc/s1600/20150212_201218_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NprWoE_igcQ/VQhEsAdtZ4I/AAAAAAAAAVk/Wmhqfz1KxOc/s1600/20150212_201218_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>Here are some felt pillows I "threw" together to decorate the lounging area of our party!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--MxIvbBhzpU/VQhJKuIhGwI/AAAAAAAAAXE/r-hj4YlJgls/s1600/IMG_20150127_154359_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--MxIvbBhzpU/VQhJKuIhGwI/AAAAAAAAAXE/r-hj4YlJgls/s1600/IMG_20150127_154359_resized.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;These are some wooden pegs I bought at Hobby Lobby, remember to always check for the 40% off coupon before going, and then I just hand painted them. I actually used clear finger nail polish to seal them and give them a nice shine!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E737wPvz8WU/VQhJPbpr8SI/AAAAAAAAAXM/xOR0k9gtxTY/s1600/IMG_20150124_203803_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E737wPvz8WU/VQhJPbpr8SI/AAAAAAAAAXM/xOR0k9gtxTY/s1600/IMG_20150124_203803_resized.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>We used the HP packs I received to create the invites. The invitations for the party went out in an envelope with this stamped across the front to make it more "authentic!" All the boys really loved these invites!<br /><br /><br /><br />I can't wait to see all the boy's faces when they see what we have in store! I will follow up with some pictures of the actual party as soon as it is over! :)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/6cS4Y3JQ6Lo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/super-hero-training-prep-disney-side.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-38157813447932705192015-03-17T11:05:00.001-04:002015-03-17T11:07:43.403-04:00Big Hero 6 Viewing Party- Disney Side @Home Celebration!I was so excited to be chosen to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration again this year and receive a box full of awesome things to throw a great party! If you missed the post about all the contents of the box just click <a href="http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/disney-side-home-celebration.html">here</a>. &nbsp;This year we decided to throw not just one party, but 2!!! The first of which was a Big Hero 6 viewing party for the release of the movie. Here are some of the things we did to celebrate one our family's favorite Disney movies!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mZbGz5eMX2I/VQg_d3jO9mI/AAAAAAAAAUc/UOtjGCXQ43M/s1600/20150205_124221_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mZbGz5eMX2I/VQg_d3jO9mI/AAAAAAAAAUc/UOtjGCXQ43M/s1600/20150205_124221_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;I printed out some Baymax faces and laid plastic wrap over them and traced his eyes in melted chocolate and then used royal icing to fill in his face.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rgc_t9fAyHU/VQg_duHGPCI/AAAAAAAAAUY/IxeeVuAltaU/s1600/20150206_113324_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rgc_t9fAyHU/VQg_duHGPCI/AAAAAAAAAUY/IxeeVuAltaU/s1600/20150206_113324_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pF7zfNfQZSA/VQg_d5YfypI/AAAAAAAAAUg/x8DUdfqKIfs/s1600/20150206_161646_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pF7zfNfQZSA/VQg_d5YfypI/AAAAAAAAAUg/x8DUdfqKIfs/s1600/20150206_161646_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>Then I transferred the royal icing faces to some yummy sugar cookies to get the perfect Baymax cookies! :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Dr8YYln1Hc/VQg_ecpMGvI/AAAAAAAAAUk/IQaLc9Kq0J0/s1600/20150206_183808_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Dr8YYln1Hc/VQg_ecpMGvI/AAAAAAAAAUk/IQaLc9Kq0J0/s1600/20150206_183808_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;This was my first attempt at cake "carving" and decorating. I printed a template of Suited up Baymax and cut my cake to the shape. I used Twizzlers and some melted chocolate for the details.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nd6pPgrcr-0/VQg_eln2HLI/AAAAAAAAAUo/HoI6FlBwNjE/s1600/20150207_173650_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nd6pPgrcr-0/VQg_eln2HLI/AAAAAAAAAUo/HoI6FlBwNjE/s1600/20150207_173650_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;The menu was very laid back and casual, a BBQ!! We enjoyed grilling out in the beautiful weather and then after dinner we were all set for the main event, the MOVIE!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YV7pEo6XAjg/VQg_e-B096I/AAAAAAAAAUs/r0OFwazA6L8/s1600/20150207_182153_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YV7pEo6XAjg/VQg_e-B096I/AAAAAAAAAUs/r0OFwazA6L8/s1600/20150207_182153_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAVfn1gjHPI/VQg_fCCwV2I/AAAAAAAAAUw/p40ja7xyu7M/s1600/20150207_194441_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAVfn1gjHPI/VQg_fCCwV2I/AAAAAAAAAUw/p40ja7xyu7M/s1600/20150207_194441_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;We snacked on cake and cookies while enjoying Big Hero 6 on the big screen!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DYJiOCbvfkM/VQg_fgZijQI/AAAAAAAAAU4/hbx8KHp4qRQ/s1600/IMG_20150207_202817_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DYJiOCbvfkM/VQg_fgZijQI/AAAAAAAAAU4/hbx8KHp4qRQ/s1600/IMG_20150207_202817_resized.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Oh, and we had fresh popped popcorn as well! Honey Lemon couldn't resist!!! :)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/q2akyt5p_4E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/big-hero-6-viewing-party-disney-side.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-36917831259170041202015-03-17T10:38:00.000-04:002015-03-17T10:38:36.478-04:00Disney Side @Home Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so excited to learn that my family was selected to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration again this year! We were so honored to participate last year and this year is no different! What this involves is throwing a party for friends and family that showcases your own personal Disney Side. I was sent a box full of goodies to help out with the party! We received the Cars Preschool party kit and my 4 year old couldn't have been more thrilled! We are still in the process of throwing the party, due to some family illness, but are hoping to have it this weekend! :)&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0R6jAJctn3I/VQg53bpWNnI/AAAAAAAAAUI/NYRXcnH2rZA/s1600/20150120_145548_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0R6jAJctn3I/VQg53bpWNnI/AAAAAAAAAUI/NYRXcnH2rZA/s1600/20150120_145548_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>&nbsp;Here is a picture of the contents of the kit I received for throwing a Disney Side @Home Celebration.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oq4sd0FYgvM/VQg53cKCsjI/AAAAAAAAATw/YbiGQ73LXEQ/s1600/20150120_152453_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Oq4sd0FYgvM/VQg53cKCsjI/AAAAAAAAATw/YbiGQ73LXEQ/s1600/20150120_152453_resized.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>&nbsp;Here is a close up of the goodies for the grown ups! I received delicious Twinnings Tea, Wisk Laundry detergent, HP photo packs, chore charts, Pin The Smile on Mickey, luggage tags, planning info, and much more!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKXBT53AdVc/VQg53XhoNLI/AAAAAAAAAT0/f6w3uLUY5Eo/s1600/20150120_152636_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKXBT53AdVc/VQg53XhoNLI/AAAAAAAAAT0/f6w3uLUY5Eo/s1600/20150120_152636_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NStPPEnP4dU/VQg54M-1tGI/AAAAAAAAAT4/2yEgEuPC4kw/s1600/20150120_152828_resized.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NStPPEnP4dU/VQg54M-1tGI/AAAAAAAAAT4/2yEgEuPC4kw/s1600/20150120_152828_resized.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>Here are some of the goodies for the boys and to help throw the perfect party! Cupcake tower, decorations, cups, plates, napkins, table cloth, treat boxes, sandwich bags, sprinkles, cake mix, cake pan, place mats, coloring book, crayons, stickers, bingo game, puzzle, watch, and my son's very favorite thing the Mega Bloks Hot Wheels truck!! &nbsp;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/iagYJ-nYabU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/03/disney-side-home-celebration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-39976157976335954352015-02-04T11:55:00.001-05:002015-02-04T11:55:38.096-05:00Ponytail Hacks- Pinterest Try OutSo, I decided to give these Pinterest ponytail hacks a try! I hope you enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/1PxYfnOJs6w/0.jpg" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1PxYfnOJs6w?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/UXDoM82J7Xk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2015/02/ponytail-hacks-pinterest-try-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-82796163655206397542014-09-19T22:22:00.003-04:002014-09-19T22:22:52.366-04:00How To Find a New Hairdresser and NOT Have a Bad Haircut!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: start;">We have all been there before, your hairdresser is moving/quitting/not doing hair anymore. What do you do?! Or maybe you have never had your hair done in a salon or by a professional before. Have no fear, I give you my best tips on how to find a new hairdresser, and how to not have a bad salon visit, in my new video.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/XHanJjG6EYE?feature=player_embedded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/MLc2LN4uBGM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-find-new-hairdresser-and-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-17869283064680305432014-04-29T11:57:00.001-04:002014-04-29T11:57:39.653-04:00Bombay Hair Extensions "Unboxing"I was so excited to receive my Bombay 20" Ash Blonde (60) set in 160 grams! Here are my initial thoughts!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://ytimg.googleusercontent.com/vi/qXc_6nrN0B4/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/qXc_6nrN0B4&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/qXc_6nrN0B4&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/Cno_2JG2_Zo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2014/04/bombay-hair-extensions-unboxing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-43605194525947975742014-03-04T15:53:00.002-05:002014-03-04T15:53:20.733-05:00Our Disney Side @Home Celebration!!When I found out that I was chosen to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration, hosted by (you guessed it) &nbsp;DISNEY, &nbsp;I was ecstatic! That excitement was heightened when I found out my sister/best friend also was chosen! We have had some illnesses running through our families, like most people right now, and it was just going to be too difficult to throw 2 separately amazing parties, so we decided to join forces for one amazing celebration. *We were sent these things by Disney so we could throw a party showing our Disney Side, but all the opinions are my own!!<br /><br />First of all, lets discuss decorations. We were sent everything we would need to throw an amazing party, balloons, tablecloths, plates, napkins, and decorations. Being the party people we are though, we decided to add a little more flare to the party! We used the Run Disney posters they sent us to make signs directing guests which way to go:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HYwH7300MMg/UxYwpSJoGFI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/HzJJuV4uSs4/s1600/Plutopotty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HYwH7300MMg/UxYwpSJoGFI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/HzJJuV4uSs4/s1600/Plutopotty.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, and most importantly, the bathroom!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bArsSD3mt3E/UxYwqrdpXfI/AAAAAAAAAOo/ZrkrK6Y_BsM/s1600/Pumbapingpong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bArsSD3mt3E/UxYwqrdpXfI/AAAAAAAAAOo/ZrkrK6Y_BsM/s1600/Pumbapingpong.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That way to the Ping-Pong table!!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rjQ1Zjdj1Ec/UxYwpl-LlGI/AAAAAAAAAOY/GHUMR0QHntE/s1600/Pizzaplanet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rjQ1Zjdj1Ec/UxYwpl-LlGI/AAAAAAAAAOY/GHUMR0QHntE/s1600/Pizzaplanet.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make your own Mickey Pizza that way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We then decided to add a backdrop for fun picture taking! We had props, and a small Olaf for everyone to take pics with!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlxX718ijXc/UxYwpc3YnrI/AAAAAAAAAOU/xHgcLjAKl2M/s1600/Mickeybackground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlxX718ijXc/UxYwpc3YnrI/AAAAAAAAAOU/xHgcLjAKl2M/s1600/Mickeybackground.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mickey backdrop was bought at our local party store for $6.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KB74snypjWA/UxYy6sb1mgI/AAAAAAAAAPA/tJECBpXMaGo/s1600/photoprops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KB74snypjWA/UxYy6sb1mgI/AAAAAAAAAPA/tJECBpXMaGo/s1600/photoprops.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The props were printed from online and taped to skewers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c1dnMF-0ZkM/UxYy5h34xuI/AAAAAAAAAO8/43VICZfZMjo/s1600/Momandunclejimmy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c1dnMF-0ZkM/UxYy5h34xuI/AAAAAAAAAO8/43VICZfZMjo/s1600/Momandunclejimmy.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the adults were even caught taking "selfies" in front of the photo spot!! :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qjwFmvhvaNE/UxYy2sUTGQI/AAAAAAAAAO0/a3esEwwwu1Y/s1600/Mustachepic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qjwFmvhvaNE/UxYy2sUTGQI/AAAAAAAAAO0/a3esEwwwu1Y/s1600/Mustachepic.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all the props and photo spot were a great success! I am not showing the kids pics out of respect for all the parents' wishes, but they had even more fun than the adults!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, lets talk about food and goodies!!! Disney sent us some Craisins. We decided to stick with the healthy theme, only a little bit ;) so when we were sent some amazing product coupons from Crunch Pak we decided to use those as well. &nbsp;The kids loved the apples and caramel sauce! Plus, Crunch Pak offers the cutest healthiest little Mickey Mouse shaped pack of apples, grapes, and cheese. We love to get these for the little ones when we go to Disney! We also had chicken rollups, deviled eggs, chocolate covered strawberries and salad. &nbsp;And of course we had some Mickey and Minnie inspired cupcakes and flan for the more "grown up" tastes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TM-sKKRoLJM/UxY3faNdfeI/AAAAAAAAAPo/4-fytuG0h-A/s1600/cupcakecloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TM-sKKRoLJM/UxY3faNdfeI/AAAAAAAAAPo/4-fytuG0h-A/s1600/cupcakecloseup.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of the cupcake table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qSkqshyEMJ4/UxY3eBa-K9I/AAAAAAAAAPU/5raBfDI7OMA/s1600/Cupcaketable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qSkqshyEMJ4/UxY3eBa-K9I/AAAAAAAAAPU/5raBfDI7OMA/s1600/Cupcaketable.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cupcake table!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUvJYQrmCkI/UxY3eDgD3ZI/AAAAAAAAAPY/Bm-3Y4X7otc/s1600/Food1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUvJYQrmCkI/UxY3eDgD3ZI/AAAAAAAAAPY/Bm-3Y4X7otc/s1600/Food1.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yummy craisins, apples, salad, and chicken rollups!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hi7TGxvWUpM/UxY3djBEWZI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/kZBmcV_Q4AY/s1600/Food2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hi7TGxvWUpM/UxY3djBEWZI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/kZBmcV_Q4AY/s1600/Food2.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chips, chocolate strawberries, deviled eggs, and flan! Oh my!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But, the main event and dish was the "make your own" Mickey shaped pizzas. The kids were able to customize their own individual pizza at our Pizza Planet Kitchen! The kids loved being able to get messy and control what went on their pizza!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_xf-u7qY97Q/UxY5ufSjUXI/AAAAAAAAAP4/twirBYimKkk/s1600/makepizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_xf-u7qY97Q/UxY5ufSjUXI/AAAAAAAAAP4/twirBYimKkk/s1600/makepizza.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Making their own pizza!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JI0PfbmplVg/UxY5vRB7BCI/AAAAAAAAAQE/RcJ1BhC2dfs/s1600/Mickeypizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JI0PfbmplVg/UxY5vRB7BCI/AAAAAAAAAQE/RcJ1BhC2dfs/s1600/Mickeypizza.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Going into the oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCbdCCZfsPM/UxY5uAKdDFI/AAAAAAAAAP0/_PQMthHCGb4/s1600/pizzabox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCbdCCZfsPM/UxY5uAKdDFI/AAAAAAAAAP0/_PQMthHCGb4/s1600/pizzabox.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorating their pizza box while they cook!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We ended the night with a movie under the stars! We watched Frozen from my brother-in-laws projector, and the kids loved seeing it so big on the side of the house! It felt like a drive in, right in our backyard. And then, there were gifts and goodies handed out from the "Mike Gift Bag!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJMEaimEVRM/UxY7Ey3bHcI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Rn_fmIK35y4/s1600/mikebag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJMEaimEVRM/UxY7Ey3bHcI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Rn_fmIK35y4/s1600/mikebag.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mike brought goodies for everyone!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, as you can see, we had an amazing Disney Side @Home Celebration! I would love to thank all the sponsors, Disney, &nbsp;HP, American Tourister, Crunch Pak, and Maria Bailey!!! Thanks for making our party such a success!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/dZyPc34ZGlQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2014/03/our-disney-side-home-celebration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-81753792617147464612014-01-24T16:25:00.000-05:002014-01-24T16:30:02.219-05:00Disney Side @Home Celebration Package!!I am so excited to be hosting a Disney Side @Home Celebration! I received this package free from Disney to host a party letting my Disney Side show!!! I couldn't wait for the package to arrive, and once it did, I was so happy!! Here are the pictures I snapped right after opening.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HXFQ7aR2aWk/UuLWIwDqKVI/AAAAAAAAANI/Sii1n5sa3js/s1600/DisneySide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HXFQ7aR2aWk/UuLWIwDqKVI/AAAAAAAAANI/Sii1n5sa3js/s1600/DisneySide.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the party sponsors is American Tourister, so the hostess gift is amazing!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygSWPkMSn34/UuLWbw6O5TI/AAAAAAAAANQ/dYDGtK-Snc0/s1600/Disneyside1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ygSWPkMSn34/UuLWbw6O5TI/AAAAAAAAANQ/dYDGtK-Snc0/s1600/Disneyside1.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At Skate 20" luggage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HS5Ea-UdQDs/UuLXjqYTDHI/AAAAAAAAANk/LvuDJWVTDxk/s1600/Disneyside2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HS5Ea-UdQDs/UuLXjqYTDHI/AAAAAAAAANk/LvuDJWVTDxk/s1600/Disneyside2.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Craisins, cupcake wrappers, recipe card, cookie cutters, and measuring cups</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPNjuJAeJTU/UuLXjf16epI/AAAAAAAAANg/Uw9lxg0pR90/s1600/Disneyside3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPNjuJAeJTU/UuLXjf16epI/AAAAAAAAANg/Uw9lxg0pR90/s1600/Disneyside3.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cups, plates, napkins, balloons, bracelets, decorations, and a tablecloth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W3QHFRtOkeI/UuLXhYGApVI/AAAAAAAAANY/x1YwgcTd7Is/s1600/Disneyside4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W3QHFRtOkeI/UuLXhYGApVI/AAAAAAAAANY/x1YwgcTd7Is/s1600/Disneyside4.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tattoos, face painting guide, luggage tag, and planning dvd</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OQAzp34d2jA/UuLXnHzwXwI/AAAAAAAAAN0/b5tSf8ZiM7o/s1600/disneyside5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OQAzp34d2jA/UuLXnHzwXwI/AAAAAAAAAN0/b5tSf8ZiM7o/s1600/disneyside5.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HP is another sponsor so I received 10 packs of HP Photo Card Pack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E9qTGMzkyP0/UuLXnGFW5JI/AAAAAAAAANw/ZBV84af-KRo/s1600/Disneyside6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E9qTGMzkyP0/UuLXnGFW5JI/AAAAAAAAANw/ZBV84af-KRo/s1600/Disneyside6.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"So this is love" lithographs for guests, RunDisney signs, Muppets calendars, Games and Trivia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the video of the "unboxing." Be warned, you will hear gasps and giggles from my little ones watching on as we open our surprise!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7BN4PA2vDc&amp;list=UUGyGQKcxa51LlZE5ezlChXw&amp;feature=c4-overview">Unboxing Video</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so excited to have this party with my family and friends and to let all of our Disney Sides show!!!!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/3TSOVcAiedA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2014/01/disney-side-home-celebration-package.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-56007650572100824172013-12-27T12:41:00.002-05:002013-12-27T12:41:59.125-05:00My First Year on Youtube!!Before I even realized it, 1 year has passed since I started my youtube channel. I am having such a good time putting up videos and interacting with my subbies. Thanks to all those who watch my videos and who have subscribed! I know I don't have a huge following, YET, but I truly appreciate every single one of you who watch, comment, and subscribe. I made a really fun video to "celebrate." I think if you can't laugh at yourself, you are taking yourself too seriously. So, here is a fun video for us all to laugh at! Hope you will stick around and see what next year will bring.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzWvZIlaSWs">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzWvZIlaSWs</a><br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheHairJeanie/~4/rBXdld9E5K4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>The Hair Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089501263794390790noreply@blogger.com0http://thehairjeanie.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-first-year-on-youtube.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264407082066778234.post-44742919703217409622013-10-29T12:13:00.002-04:002013-10-29T12:13:51.986-04:00Contouring Your FaceA really important part of a makeup routine that a lot of people skip is contouring. It may seem like an extra step that doesn't "need" to be added, but contouring can give your face so much dimension and can even hide "defects" and bring light and depth to the features you want to accentuate. You can give your face a more defined shape, simply by contouring. Contouring helps to create shadows and depth to the face. It is very easy, and in my latest video I show you how you can do it with inexpensive products. I used the ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder purchased at Target for $3. You can see it<a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/bronzers/contouring_blush_and_bronzing_powder"> here </a>on the ELF site. 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Because of the copper in this shadow, blue and green eyes really standout. I got mine at Target for $3. Here is what the site says about this Baked Shadow: "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">The silky and blendable formula of our Baked Eyeshadow provides smooth and even application with each sweep of color. Baked in an oven, these eyeshadows offer rich pigmentation for a beautiful effect. Infused with active key ingredients Jojoba, Rose, Sunflower, Apricot and Grape to nourish and hydrate the skin. The long-lasting and shimmering color can be worn wet for a vibrant effect or dry for sheer pigmentation, offering a variety of gorgeous eye looks!"</span><br />Go<a href="http://www.target.com/p/e-l-f-baked-eyeshadow/-/A-14653381#prodSlot=medium_1_1&amp;term=elf+baked+eyeshadow"> here</a> to see the different color choices. &nbsp;Here is my newest video using "Toasted". 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